British food exports to EU plunge over one third since Brexit deal
British food and drink exports to the EU have collapsed by more than a third since Brexit, according to National Farmers' Union analysis of official data. Sugar exports fell 70 percent and egg products declined 74 percent in the period from 2019 to 2025. The EU accounts for 68 percent of British agri-food exports, making trade barriers a significant economic.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 12:34 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 12:50 UTC
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